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as in rally
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner
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Recent Examples of demonstration
Meanwhile, operations at Schweinfurt will start with a three-month capability demonstration and integration testing phase, followed by another three months of on-site validation aimed at achieving stable, near full-scale production performance.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, which advocates a strict separation of church and state, hopes to stage a demonstration elsewhere in Washington on the day of the rally.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Kira describes a common moment during demonstrations when participants recognize the simplicity of the technique.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Additionally, attendees have the chance to win free life jackets in a giveaway, peruse a swap meet with nautical goods, take a demonstration boat ride and check out fire boat demonstrations.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, which advocates a strict separation of church and state, hopes to stage a demonstration elsewhere in Washington on the day of the rally.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Kira describes a common moment during demonstrations when participants recognize the simplicity of the technique.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Additionally, attendees have the chance to win free life jackets in a giveaway, peruse a swap meet with nautical goods, take a demonstration boat ride and check out fire boat demonstrations.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
Noun
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Rapid City and the Black Hills should see a strong year for revenue, with the Sturgis rally and the nation's 250th birthday leading the way, Thomson said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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This rally will be reversed if this ceasefire and negotiations fail.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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PragueReuters — An unknown thief snatched an 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Judges will stop by on June 24 to view decorations and displays.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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After years of sketches, she was emboldened to finish the song after running into front man Lupe Esparza at 2022’s Bésame Mucho festival, who encouraged her to send a demo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The signature Noticias Telemundo newscast led by Julio Vaqueiro was the only broadcast evening newscast in 2025 with year-over-year growth among total viewers and the A18-49 demo, according to Nielsen data.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Each game was introduced with a clip from the show that fits it perfectly, starting with the Colts' Week 1 date with the Baltimore Ravens.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Now, viewers for dramas, comedies and reality shows are harder to come by, because people now have the leeway to watch their favorites at any moment of their own choosing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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